Obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

Richard “Dick” D. Pingel, 78, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Dick was born August 11, 1942, to the late Lillis and Frank Pingel in Ashland, Wisconsin. While Dick was in grade school, his family moved to the Wausau area. Dick graduated from Newman High School in...

Apr 6, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph John Estermann. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 5, 2021

Earl Wondrash, 83, of Wausau, entered into eternal life on April 5, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by loving family.

Earl was born on September 27, 1937, to the late James and Erna (Mundt) Wondrash in Manitowoc, WI. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1956. He married Judith Lutze on November 3, 1956,...

Apr 5, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Vorwerk, 83, of Wausau WI, formerly of Muscatine, IA, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5th, 2021 while under the care of Azura Memory Care.

Betty was born in Madison, Nebraska on November 15, 1937, to the late William and Emma (Schlienz) Letterman. After graduating from Madison High School in 1956, Betty went on...

Apr 3, 2021

James (Jim) Halbert Horswill  (85) passed away Saturday, April 3rd surrounded by the love of family in Mosinee, WI. Jim was born November 14th, 1935 to Halbert (Hallie) and Nellie (Nell) Horswill in Neillsville, WI and graduated from Neillsville High School.

In his early years, Jim was employed as a cheesemaker and was proud to have served...

Apr 2, 2021

Cynthia K. Diesen, 69, of Weston, left us unexpectedly and too soon on April 2, 2021.

Cynthia was born on St. Patrick's Day, 1952, in Watertown, South Dakota to parents Edwin and Lavonne (Handeland) Fuller. She received her bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University and taught preschool for 9 years. David and Cynthia were leaders in...

Apr 1, 2021

Laverne Ione (Paulman) Osswald, 91, went to her heavenly home, April 1, 2021.

Laverne was born May 13, 1929 in the town of Easton to the late Arthur Paulman and Ada (Paulman) Brendenmeuhl. Laverne married the love of her life, Walter Henry Osswald on August 9th, 1946. With Walter serving in the U.S. Air Force, the two...

Mar 25, 2021

Ted Sanders was called home to Heaven on March 25th, 2021.

He was born in Wakefield, Michigan, on August 24th, 1968. He was one of the earliest premature babies to survive in the UP being born 13 weeks early, earning the nickname "two-pound Teddy". His strength and resilience started at birth and continued...

Mar 20, 2021

Donald Allan Skare, 63, Weston, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday March 20th.  After a short stay in Palliative care, he moved to his sister’s house in Rib Mountain to be with his loving family where he enjoyed some time outside in the fresh air and sunshine.

Don was born March...

Mar 20, 2021

George Thomas Writz, 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2021 under the care of Compassus Hospice at Primrose Retirement Community. He was born on April 11, 1924 in the Township of Johnson to Thomas and Helen (Stenzil) Writz. He was baptized April 20, 1924 at the Church of Saint Anthony, Athens, WI; his sponsors were Stan Writz...

Mar 14, 2021

Lucille Huber, 90, of Weston, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2021 as a result of a fall at home. She was surrounded by her family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Lucille was born on November 1, 1930, in Brillion, Wisconsin, to Peter and Mary Binsfeld. She grew up in the rural Green Bay area and graduated from...

Mar 12, 2021

James “Jim” Jerz, aged 79, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 19, 1942 in Detroit, MI, son of the late Walter and Bernadene (Helton) Jerz, He was the youngest of their six children. Jim spent his formative years in Garwin, IA. He was the captain of his high school football team and...

Mar 8, 2021

Don Christianson, age 84, a long-time resident of Wausau died at home on March 8, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Don was born March 2, 1937, to Orville and Alberta (Harris) Christianson in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jane, and his son Jay. He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 7, 2021

Alfred Kluz, 91, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Alfred was born on August 7, 1929, on the family farm in Kronenwetter, one of ten children born to the late Paul and Bertha (Bialek) Kluz. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Fort...

Mar 7, 2021

Marsha A. Dunn, 79, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 7, 2021.

Marsha was born in South Dakota on July 29, 1941 to Francis and Mary Gail (Hubbard) Tonner. She grew up in Aberdeen, South Dakota and graduated from the University of South Dakota. She married the love of...

Mar 5, 2021

Michael Wayne Serwa, 54, of Hatley, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on March 5th, 2021 from unknown causes to be determined by autopsy. He was on a weekend trip of ice fishing with friends in Minnesota, 8 hours away from his family who were deeply shocked and saddened.

Born on January 15th, 1967 to parents Ronald and late Georgia...

Mar 4, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we had to say our last earthly goodbyes to James “Jim” Wojcik. He left our world on Thursday, March 4, 2021, after suffering a fall at his home earlier in the week. Jim was born in Milwaukee on January 27, 1940. Son of the late Edwin and Mamie (Kostka) Wojcik. He joined the...

Mar 4, 2021

Loren J. Kurth, 80 of Weston, WI, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 4th 2021 with his family by his side. Loren was born Dec. 23, 1940 in Wausau, WI to Edward and Amelia Kurth.

Loren graduated from Wausau High School in 1959. After graduation, he was a roughneck on an oil field in Ogden, UT. Loren joined...

Mar 1, 2021

Maralee Mae Shanak, 94, Wausau, died Monday, March 1, 2021 at Sylvan Crossing on Evergreen Senior Living Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Maralee was born April 26, 1926 in the Town of Hewitt to the late George and Marie (Seymour) Beck.  Her father died when she was very young prompting her...

Feb 28, 2021

Gretchen Freund Egan, 71 years old, died peacefully on February 28th, 2021, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on February 1st, 1950 to the late Win & Mary (Ashley) Freund. She was an avid tennis player and golfer, though she was told to focus on her tennis...